102417(g)(1) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home (g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

Deficient Practice Statement Based on observations , interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed Fire extinguisher in the box without servise tag or purchase recipt. Licensee was not able to provide proof of purchase or servise tag for fire extinguisher , which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 04/30/2024

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.